Bracelet.



M. H. cox

BRACELET.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 14. l9!5.

l ,201 ,262. Patented Oct. 17, 1916.

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WITNESSES.-

Al/omey MORGAN H. 001:, or DALLAS, TEXAS,

ASSIGNOR TO B. HOLL SHUTTLES, F DALLAS,

TEXAS.

BRACELET.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Oct. 17, 1916.

Application filed June 14, 1915. Serial No. 33,978.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, MORGAN H. Cox, citizen of the United States, residing at Dallas,

in the county of Dallas, and State of Texas, have invented a new and useful Bracelet, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to an improvement in bracelets.

The object is to provide a metallic band, which is capable of being connected together at its ends, and mounted upon the band are any number of links be one link, or the band may be entirely filled with links. Bracelets of this character are known to the trade generally, as friendship bracelets. The band is made of some precious metal and the links can be applied to the band, from time to time, as they are presented to the wearer of the band, or the band can have the entire number of links applied at the outset. The crown or upper part of the link is so constructed that the links may be engraved with the initials or name of the giver.

The invention consists of certain novel features of construction and combinations of parts which will be hereinafter described tudinal vertical sectional view. Fig. 4 is a sectional view on the line 44 of Fig. 3. Fig. 5 is aperspective view of the link.

A represents a metal band which may be constructed of silver, gold, or other precious metal, and which is provided at one terminal with a slot or eye 1. The other terminal is bent rearwardly, toward the inner face of the band, for forming a hook 2, which is adapted to enter the slot or eye 1 for fastening the terminals of the band together.

The link is composed of a base 3 and crown 4, and a slot 5 is formed in the base. The crown 4: of the link has its two sides 6 connected to the base along the edges of the slot 5. The ends of the crown are open, as indicated at 7 for forming a groove or passage through' the link between the base and crown for the band A. The slotted end of the band A is inserted through the open ends 7 of the crown 4 and between the base 3 and crown 4: for threading the links upon the band. One of the links is applied to the hooked end of the band. The hook 2 is re- That is, there may ceived over an end of the base and-through an opening 7 into the slot 5 for connecting the link thereto. The link can then be moved along the band, and the slotted end of the bandis then inserted through the opposite end of the link and past the hooked end a sufiicient distance to cause the hook 2 to enter the slot for fastening the ends of the band together. This link conceals the joint or connecting ends of the link and it is prevented from moving away from the joint or interlocked end of the band, by thejoint itself which serves as an abutment or stop. The interlocked ends of the band are thereby concealed and prevented from becoming disengaged.

When it is desired to add links to the band, the slotted end of the band is released from engagement with the hooked end, and withdrawn from the link within which the ends of the band are confined. Upon the disengagement of the ends of the band the additional links may be applied, and after the application of the link the ends of the band can be again connected together.

The upper surface or crown of the links is preferably made flat, which affords a surface for engraving the name or initials of the giver or owner thereon. Bracelets of this character are generally known as friendship bracelets, and the various links are given to the wearer with the initials of the giver engraved thereon. The wearer generally purchases the band and, in some instances, procures a link for concealing the jointed ends of the band and for maintaining the interlocked ends together.

It will be seen from the foregoing that I have provided a bracelet which can be constructed at a small cost, and which is simple in construction and operation, and not liable to get out of order.

What is claimed is,

1. A bracelet comprising a metallic band having its terminals joined by a hook and slot connection, and links mounted upon the band and provided with passages lengthwise of the links, through which passages the band is threaded, one of the links spanning the joint and concealing the same, and said joint serving as a stop for said link which is thereby held from moving along the band to a point beyond said joint.

2. A bracelet comprising a metallic band, means for interlocking the ends of the band,

and links mounted upon the band in the form of a base and an elevated crown, said crown being of less length and width than the base and provided with end openings forming a passage lengthwise of the link, said band being threaded through the passages of the links, one of the links spanning the interlocking means and concealing the same, said interlocking means serving as a stop for said link which is thereby held from moving along the band to a point beyond the terminals of the band.

3. A bracelet comprising a metallic band, means for interlocking the ends of the band, and links mounted upon the band and provided with passages extending lengthwise of the links, through which passages the band is threaded, one of the links spanning the joint between the ends of the band and concealing the j oint, said oint serving as a stop for said link which is thereby held from moving along the band away from the joint,

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own, I have hereto aflixed my signa ture in the presenceof two witnesses.

MORGAN H. COX. \Vitnesses J. H. SIGeERs, J. R. RAY.

copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents,

' Washington, D. C. 

